Not Your Mate Anymore

Xander and I had fast became friends. Yes, we both have feelings for each other. Him more than me if I had to compare but I won't rush in to anything. 

At the moment, I was no good for Xander if we were to get in to it. 

He hasn't been in a relationship since his mate died and that's understandable. No other girl can replace his mate, not even me. 

I also took the time to get to know the pack. After my fight with Jade and Myrtle, people feared me and I had to put their worries at ease. Having the alpha helped too. 

I went from being popular at school after people heard I was Xander's new girl, to unpopular thanks to Jade and then popular again thanks to my power. I was known. 

I was the girl with super alpha strength. There was even talk of the rise of female alphas. I had zero intentions on being an alpha but I was happy women were finding courage after feeling what I can do. 

It's strange how men think they are in control when all this time, it has been the moon goddess, a female god that gives us life. 

"What are you thinking about?" Xander asked walking in to my apartment. 

"Oh just old memories. What's up?" I asked him. He sat next to me on the couch but looked uncomfortable. 

"I need to tell you something. You're not going to like it." Xander says. 

"Tell me.." I say. 

"Max's application to change pack laws has been approved. The other day when I left to go to a council meeting, it was about that." Xander said. 

I just looked at Xander. What was he telling me? 

My son is not to be alpha anymore? It is his right! 

"The council called us in to sign the new decree. I was hoping you'd come with me to the meeting." Xander said and I chuckled. 

"What business do I have there? Other than wanting to kill Max for betraying his son, I have no reason to go." I say to him. 

"Actually, you do. I said if Max's new law is passed, then I'd like to take you in my pack and raise your son to be the next in line." Xander said. 

"What?" I asked him. Not in a rude way but more confused than anything. 

"Look Sabrina, I want you in my life. You, as my Luna. You come with a son and if you choose to be, I will raise him as my own." Xander says to me. His eyes holding so much adoration and love. 

"You don't have to do that. I will challenge Max for the alpha position. I didn't want to at first but now that he's hit an all new low, he leaves me no choice. Green Forrest Pack belongs to my son and he will have it." I say with determination. 

I never wanted to humiliate Max in front of his pack by challenging him. He was the alpha and I was his Luna. His support. 

I was never going to challenge him. He was the one who would make all the decisions and I would've stood by him. If he was ever challenged, I'd let him fight his battles as a man. I would've been the dutiful wife. 

I loved him!

I gave that man everything and he's taking more. That greedy fucker! 

Whether you're a normal pack member or my chosen mate.

me. Same thing with Max. All of my mates wanted nothing to do with me in the end. How can I trust that you won't be any different? Maybe there's something wrong with me. What did I

You were making progress. Please don't think like that." Xander said moving closer to me and gently grabbing my hand

right. I'm better than this."

Now, I'll need you to get dressed and ready. I will come back to

I sighed and went into the nursery to check on Adrastos. I was leaving him behind on my trip since Max was going to be there. I didn't want to

I'm stronger than Max but I don't want to risk it. After Jade's sneak attack, I can't take any chances.

hand my son over to her. I walk in

dress and pair it up

right on time in his black collar shirt and matching black

look aged him, but not in a bad way. He looked all sorts of yummy still.

to go?" He asked me and I picked up my Hermes Himalayan crocodile handbag, walked back in the nursery to say bye to Dorothy and my son. Then walked out with Max

destination but it wasn't a dreadful drive. Xander kept me out of my head with jokes and silly banter. I tried not to think about seeing Max again but I couldn't dwell on

soon as we parked I spotted the lycan twins,

ran up to them and pulled

Josey?" I ask but they seem taken back by my

you supposed to be in hiding?" Chase

how strong I was and climbed out

she's here with me. Told you I'd find her and take her in." Xander

two a thing?" Clayton

out a

says and that makes me smile. He is patient and kind.

old man said who's probably one of

with me sitting next to

have missed Max even if I tried. I knew his scent. It enveloped me in a tight embrace, I forgot to breathe for a second. I didn't long for him and I'm still blaming the imprinting for that one

He didn't think I'd be here and that threw him off

this move. He is one smart

contest this law

he is still a child, that responsibility fell

packs. It has been decided but

concern. Why must we change the law that has worked for centuries? This is why

she made a mistake this time."

I

thinks you're a mistake."

here? She's not an alpha!" Max

to look at me.

anything to do with my son and I. I registered him before the law was passed so I believe this should be null and void." I say.

is allowed to choose the

However, the law stipulates that it is in place effective

something but I hold my hand

Green Forrest Pack, he will be raised to run

and

said it at the first meeting. I want Sabrina and her son. I got them, now I will raise Adrastos as my own so he will be ready to take over when he's